Tomato-Onion Gojju

Tomato-Onion Gojju - Traditional dish from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

* 1/2 tbsp tamarind paste or extract from a tamarind size marble, soaked
* 2 onions, chopped (if using little ones in a bag, about five)
* 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
* 6 hot green chilles, slit and cut into pieces
* curry leaves
* 1 tspn mustard
* 1/2 tspn turmeric
* garlic (optional)
* salt to taste
* 3-4 tbspn oil

Chop the tomatoes and onions into very tiny pieces. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, when popping add curry leaves, chillies,
onions and fry till onions become transcluscent. Add tomatoes andfry for another five minutes. If using tamarind paste add a cup and half of water, or pour equal quantity of extract from fresh pulp. Throw in the turmeric, salt and garlic. Let it simmer for a while until the gravy becomes a little thick Remove from heat ans serve with rice.